noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
pushing and shoving; jostling; hustling
Describes a crowded, chaotic situation where people are pushing against each other, often in a scramble or crush. Can be used literally or figuratively for intense competition.
電車のドアが開くと、乗客たちの押し合いへし合いが始まった。
When the train doors opened, the passengers started pushing and shoving each other.
バーゲン会場は押し合いへし合いの大混雑だった。
The bargain sale venue was a huge crush of people jostling each other.